by Peter Brighton | Nov 12, 2015 | Construction Industry Services, Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Tanks and Fuel Management
Recent New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) revisions to the PBS and CBS regulations have resulted in the DEC issuing DER-40, Operator Training. This program policy summarizes the requirements for training Underground Storage Tank (UST)...
by Peter Brighton | Nov 3, 2015 | Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Regulatory Updates, Tanks and Fuel Management
Revisions to used oil management regulations will be effective on November 10, 2015, and operator training requirements must be implemented by October 11, 2016. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued regulations revisions,...
by Robert Lopinto | Jul 8, 2015 | Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Regulatory Updates
Effective June, 2016, OSHA has adopted new standards for chemical container labeling and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all companies that store or use chemicals in the work place. There have also been changes made to Hazard Classification criteria, which is...
by Joe Heaney | Jun 10, 2015 | Air Quality, Environmental Consulting, Regulatory Updates
How will this affect you? Walden would like to alert our clients that proposed changes to 6NYCRR Part 212 air emission regulations have been adopted. Facilities with existing permits will have to comply with the new rules when modification or renewal applications...
by Peter Brighton | Apr 7, 2015 | Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Tanks and Fuel Management
Did you know that diesel fuel can decompose? Proper practices can prevent this from happening. Problem: Fuel Degradation What is fuel degradation? Fuel degradation is when the components of diesel fuel decompose into byproducts. Why is this a problem? After a...
by Peter Brighton | Mar 31, 2015 | Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Tanks and Fuel Management
Do you store diesel fuel at your facility? Read this article to make sure you’re not inadvertently allowing water into your tanks. Problem: Water in storage container How does it get in? Water can enter your storage container as either liquid or...
by Kristin Scroope | Mar 24, 2015 | Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Tanks and Fuel Management
Now that Spring is finally on the horizon, there are some steps you should be taking to maintain the stability of your diesel fuel. Problem: Seasonal Changes Why are seasonal issues a concern? When fuel is cooled below its cloud point temperature, solid wax particles...
by Joe Heaney | Mar 10, 2015 | Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Remedial Design, Stormwater Permitting and Design, Tanks and Fuel Management
Don’t let a dirty job become a dangerous one. A number of municipalities have adopted the practice of using diesel fuel as a solvent for cleaning asphalt off both trucks and equipment. This is a risky practice that is in violation of DEC regulations. Due to diesel’s...
by Joe Heaney | Mar 6, 2015 | Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Right-To-Know Filing
So March 1 has come and gone, and it’s now official: you’re Right-to-Know filing is late. (…got snowed in…dog ate my calendar…temporary memory loss…) While this isn’t an ideal situation, you’re probably in good company. And one thing you...
by Joe Heaney | Feb 10, 2015 | Environmental Consulting, Regulatory Updates, Right-To-Know Filing, Stormwater Permitting and Design
If you have a business in New York City storing hazardous substances or chemicals, the time to act on Right-to-Know filing now! Community Right-to-Know (RTK) regulations require all NYC businesses that store or handle potentially dangerous substances to inventory and...
